Hyphen Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50: Dermatocare review
Hyphen Ultra Light Water Sunscreen SPF 50 is non-tinted, built on 3 new-gen + 1 old-gen + 0 mineral filters, and covers UVB, UVA, but not Blue light, Visible light, Infra-Red, Pollution Support. It's aligned to combination/normal sensitive skin for preventing ageing/tanning, suitable for red pimples or blackheads/pores. In-vivo test published for SPF 50 and PA rating PA++++.
Overview
Skin type Combination/Normal
Skin concern Red pimples, Blackheads/Pores, Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles, No skin issues(18-25 years)
Key Ingredients Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150, Octinoxate
Specs Mid-Range, Fragrance Free, Has silicone
Coverage In vivo, UVB, UVA
Life stage
Formula highlight
- New generation chemical filters - Tinosorb M, Uvinul A Plus, Uvinul T 150
- Old chemical filter - Octinoxate
- Mineral filters - None
- Not Tinted
- Barrier repair ingredient - Niacinamide
- Soothing ingredients - Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract, Centella Asiatica (Cica) Extract
- Hydrating ingredients - Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Gluconate
- Occlusive Barrier ingredient - Dimethicone
Keep in mind
- Contains Octinoxate which is listed in our Ingredients Under Review database.
- No visible or blue light protection, and does not cover IR or pollution.
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers ↗. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Pregnancy: Consult Doctor - Contains Octinoxate, which is flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database ↗. Please consult your physician before using this product.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but contains ingredients that may be unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin (such as potent actives, old chemical filters, ingredients under review). A simpler, minimalist formula may be a better fit. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide ↗ for full details.
Yes. It contains ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide ↗ for full database benchmarks.
Yes. It contains ingredients evaluated under our database criteria for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity concerns. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide ↗ for full evaluation benchmarks.
Apply a coin-sized amount as the final step of your morning skincare routine before makeup, and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors. For detailed tips on amounts, reapplication, and ingredient pairing, read our Sunscreens Guide ↗.
Ingredient list
Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica (Cica) Extract, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Undecane, Tridecane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Tocotrienol (Vitamin E), Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid.
Source: https://letshyphen.com/products/ultra-light-water-sunscreen-spf-50-pa
Updated on: 23 September 2026
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